2013 Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan ready to go

Published On: Jan 15 2013 05:19:11 AM EST

The 2013 Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan is set to head out around Metro Detroit and Michigan this week.

On Thursday, Jan. 24th and Friday, Jan. 25th, players, coaches and management will take part in a two-day journey traveling in two buses and a dozen other vehicles. They will make appearances all over the Detroit area and the state to spread baseball fever to fans of all ages.

2:30-3:45 p.m. The Detroit Arsenal Family and MWR at the US Army GarrisonUS Army Garrison 6501 E. 11 Mile Road, Warren· Tigers players will tour the Ground Systems Power and Energy Lab (GSPEL), a new one-of-a-kind facility that addresses the emerging power and energy challenges facing the Army's next generation of ground vehicles· Players will observe and participate in a tactical robot demonstration· Players will participate in an interactive question and answer session with soldiers, Veterans and employees

3:15-4:30 p.m. West Bloomfield Police DepartmentWest Bloomfield Police Department 4530 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield Township· Tigers players will attend a meet and greet with officers of the West Bloomfield Police Department to give thanks for their service to the community and to honor fallen Sergeant Patrick O' Rourke

4:00-4:40 p.m. Royal Oak Fire Station #2Royal Oak Fire Station #2 31000 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak· Tigers players will attend a meet and greet dinner with firefighters of Royal Oak Fire Station #2 to give thanks for their service to the community

4:00-6:00 p.m. Palladium 12 Theatre in BirminghamPalladium 12 Theatre in Birmingham 250 N. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham· Rally featuring Tigers players will include an interactive question and answer session, games, raffle prizes, giveaways and more· FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (Program begins at 5:00 p.m.)

4:00-6:00 p.m. Royal Oak Middle SchoolRoyal Oak Middle School 709 N. Washington Ave., Royal Oak· Interactive question-and-answer session with parents and students about anti-bullying· The winners of the Detroit Tigers Anti-Bullying Essay/Story Contest in partnership with Detroit Newspapers in Education and Michigan K.I.D.S will be announced· FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (tickets no longer available)

5:15-6:00 p.m. Hockeytown AuthenticsHockeytown Authentics 1845 East Big Beaver Road, Troy· Fans have the opportunity to take a photo with two Tigers players· A collection to benefit fire victims will be administered by the American Red Cross· OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Friday, January 25 10:00-11:30 a.m. United States Coast GuardUnited States Coast Guard 110 Mount Elliott Street, Detroit· Tigers will headline a rally, including an interactive question and answer session with members of the U.S. Coast Guard and Veterans from the Tuskegee Airmen and Montford Pointe Marines

10:30-11:00a.m. Dunkin DonutsDunkin Donuts 29285 Southfield Road, Southfield· Two tigers players will serve as celebrity baristas for customers at Dunkin Donuts· OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. DMC Children's Hospital of MichiganDMC Children's Hospital of Michigan 3901 Beaubien Street, Detroit· Playroom visit with patients· Note: Media may cover a short visit with patients in the hospital lobby, but are not permitted patient floor units

11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. North American International Auto ShowCobo Hall, General Motors Display Area One Washington Blvd., Detroit· Fan rally and parade, including an interactive question and answer session in the Chevrolet Display Area· OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. United States Customs and Border ProtectionUnited States Customs and Border Protection, Fort Street Cargo Facility 2810 West Fort St., Detroit· Tigers players will receive an orientation of United States Customs and Border Protection operations· Players will participate in a rally and interactive question and answer session for officers and employees· Media is welcome to cover the rally including the Q&A session· Media must pre-register by contacting Chief CBP Officer Kenneth Hammond at (202) 359-1590 or via email kenneth.hammond@dhs.gov <mailto:kenneth.hammond@dhs.gov

2:30-3:45 p.m. GM Renaissance Center WintergardenGM Renaissance Center Wintergarden 400 Renaissance Center, Detroit· Tigers headline an employee rally, including an interactive question and answer session· In partnership with Think Detroit P.A.L., GM employees will donate baseball and softball equipment to benefit local area youth· A jersey will be presented to recognize the launch of 13 new Chevrolet products in 2013

2:45-3:00 p.m. Wayne State University Center for Latino and Latin American StudiesWayne State University 5045 Anthony Wayne Drive, Detroit· Tigers players will participate in a roundtable discussion and Q&A session with Wayne State University students and teachers from the Greater Detroit Hispanic community· Tigers players will share their experience as Latinos in Major League Baseball with students at Wayne State University at the recently renovated Latin American cultural room, Salon de Nuestra Cultura

2:00-3:00 p.m. PepsiPepsi Marketing and Equipment Center 6200 Taylor Drive, Flint· After a tour of the facilities, Tigers players will unveil a special new vending machine to commemorate the 2012 American League Championship

Friday, January 25 7:30-10:30 a.m. Soaring Eagle Casino Community RallySoaring Eagle Casino and Resort 6800 East Broadway Road, Mt. Pleasant· Tigers players will participate in a community rally featuring the American League Championship Trophy hosted in partnership with the Soaring Eagle Casino, Central Michigan University Athletics, Central Michigan University Alumni Association, Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce and Mt. Pleasant Convention and Visitors Bureau

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Midland Center for Arts Community RallyMidland Center for Arts 1801 Saint Andrews Street, Midland· Tigers players will participate in a community rally which will include a special Dreams Come True presentation hosted in partnership with the Midland Center for Arts, Dow Gardens and the Midland Chamber of Commerce

11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. 21st Annual SnowfestZehnder's of Frankenmuth 730 South Main Street, Frankenmuth· Tigers players will participate in the 21st Annual Snowfest and recognize the 150 year anniversary of the Frankenmuth Brewery· In partnership with Zehnder's and Pepsi, scarves, hats and gloves will be collected for donation to the Salvation Army of Saginaw County

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